AFGE .. Arbitrator Michelle Miller‑Kotula issued an award finding the Agency violated the parties’ collective‑bargaining agreement and an Agency handbook “when it failed to review [the grievants] for promotion” from General Schedule, Grade 9 (GS‑9) to GS‑11. The Arbitrator found ...
Generally, an offer of a reassignment must be at the same pay or grade, and within a reasonable commuting area. Keep in mind, however, that just because an offer for a reassignment is made, if the individual is unable to medically perform such an offered “other” position, then a declin...